U21 World League

Garra do Carrapicho
Spectators: 7469 (Terracing: 5603, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) The supporters of Carrapichel - FDFDF booed when Xurupita FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Frédson Donato didn't get a good kick on the ball. Zézinho Amaral who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 3rdth minute tested the skills of Arlindo Meireles when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After 7 minutes, Nildo Miranda mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Xurupita FC and the Carrapichel - FDFDF players grew even worse after the yellow card. Nildo Miranda hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. After 11 minutes of play, Xurupita FC's Frédson Donato made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Váldson Alagoano was left in no man's land by his defense there! 14 minutes into the match, Xurupita FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zézinho Amaral came free, but Arlindo Meireles reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arlindo Meireles showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zézinho Amaral in the 15th minute of the match. A hard shot 16 in the game by Pedrão Senta from a close distance when the talented Arlindo Meireles managed to make a qualified save. Xurupita FC's players were relieved. 18 minutes into the match, Carrapichel - FDFDF's goal looked a bit too open when Carlos Fernando Rocha came free, but Váldson Alagoano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, João Francisco Paulista managed to get in a good position for a shot. Carrapichel - FDFDF's supporters rose to their feet, but João Francisco Paulista was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arlindo Meireles breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Váldson Alagoano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos Fernando Rocha in the 24th minute of play. Váldson Alagoano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos Fernando Rocha in the 26th minute of play. The referee felt a red card was in order, 27 minutes into the game, when Albertinho Proença put in a rough tackle. Albertinho Proença hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. 32 minutes into the match, Xurupita FC's goalkeeper Arlindo Meireles had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Pedrão Senta. In the 33rd minute, Abel de Barros hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fábio Umrihin succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-1 in the 35th playminute. Yan Rosado's late challenge caught a Carrapichel - FDFDF's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Yan Rosado helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Xurupita FC's Yan Rosado got a free kick in the 40th minute. In the 44th minute the ball was on its way in behind Xurupita FC's goalkeeper Arlindo Meireles, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 47th match minute, Carrapichel - FDFDF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pedrão Senta to maneuver through the defense. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Zézinho Amaral made the kick off in the second half. Pedrão Senta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 55th minute, Frédson Donato hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Xurupita FC getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Frédson Donato hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Tony Dias managed to get in a good position for a shot. Carrapichel - FDFDF's supporters rose to their feet, but Tony Dias was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arlindo Meireles breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Nildo Miranda kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Xurupita FC's goalkeeper Arlindo Meireles, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Arlindo Meireles made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pedrão Senta in the 64th minute of play. Arlindo Meireles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zézinho Amaral, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. If Chupan Pijit had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arlindo Meireles made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zézinho Amaral in the 73rd minute of play. Pedrão Senta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arlindo Meireles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pedrão Senta, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Arlindo Meireles made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zézinho Amaral in the 81st minute of play. The supporters of Xurupita FC booed when Carrapichel - FDFDF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fábio Umrihin didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Carrapichel - FDFDF's Zézinho Amaral in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Xurupita FC's goalie prevented a goal. Arlindo Meireles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fábio Umrihin, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.